Foodborne IllnessQuestion 37 of 320
A restaurant cooks food in a microwave oven. When cooking raw animal foods in a microwave, the food must be heated to a minimum internal temperature of:
a.145°F
b.165°F
c.135°F
d.155°F
Explanation
Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave must reach 165°F, and the food should be rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand for 2 minutes after cooking to even out cold spots. Microwaves heat unevenly, so the higher 165°F standard and the standing time add a safety margin. Lower temperatures like 145°F or 155°F apply to conventional cooking of certain foods, not microwaving raw animal foods.
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